Serrate Dung Moss
Tayloria serrata (Hedw.) Bruch & Schimp.
Tayloria serrata (Hedw.) Bruch & Schimp. is a species in the genus Tayloria of the family Splachnaceae. It is commonly known as Serrate Dung Moss and is found in Labrador, Québec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Vermont, USA. It was first described in 1844.
Description
Tayloria serrata is a moss species that belongs to the Splachnaceae family, a group of bryophytes typically associated with specific ecological niches. It is distributed across parts of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, including Labrador, Québec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Vermont. This species is adapted to grow in dung or other nutrient-rich substrates, as is typical for many members of the Splachnaceae. Its name reflects the serrated appearance of its structures. The species was formally published in 1844.
Other common names
serrate trumpet mossSerrate Dung Moss
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · NO · SE · Vermont-US
Synonyms
Tayloria parvulaTayloria serrata var. flagellarisBryum speirophyllumSplachnum flagellareSplachnum helveticumSplachnum serratumSplachnum tenue var. serratumSplachnum tenue var. flagellareTayloria serrata f. integrifolia